We filed bankruptcy Nov 2009 and included our mortgage. Will it be difficult to lease an apartment.

Your ability to rent an apartment will depend upon the landlord's assessment of your ability to pay the rent and the landlord's assessment of other...

As co-owner of a small party store, can I be held liable for illegal action done on the property even if I'm not there?

This question is too complex for you to receive the advice you should have. I will make just a few basic points: 1. The business is apparently...

We filed chp. 7 approx 3 yrs. ago, we reconfirmed with the 1st and the 2nd was discharged. Can the 2nd hold up a sale?

As you correctly observed, the bankruptcy discharge resulted in relieving you of liability on the note while the second mortgage lien remained...

If i am discharging income tax with my chapter 7 should i choose a lawyer familiar with both tax debt AND bankruptcy law?

This is a basic bankruptcy issue for any competent bankruptcy practitioner. In my opinion, all you need is a competent bankruptcy attorney. I...

Michigan chap7 forgot to list a creditor prior to going to court. willit still be discharged (cell phone bill)

Under that case of In re Madaj, 149 F.3d 467 (6th. Cir. 1998) the debt is discharged if the following conditions are met: 1. The case was a...

How do I get my $1,000 back??

You need to discuss these issues with the new attorney. There are additional issues which need to be explored. One issue is whether the first...

How do I get my $1,000 back??

You need to discuss these issues with the new attorney. There are additional issues which need to be explored. One issue is whether the first...

Will a recently discharged Chapter 7 bankruptcy(6monthsago) keep me from getting a secret clearance?

I found this discussion on the United States Air Force Academy website. While it may or may not be applicable to your situation, and should not be...

Can I put a car in my name after filing bankruptcy but before the case is discharged?

As Mr. Botes indicated, the gift of the car will not result in it becoming property of the bankruptcy estate. Therefore, assuming that there are...

One other point. Mr. Beuchler raised good questions about the reason why your friend wants to put a car title in your name. Under Michigan law,...